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New Jersey Councilwomen Sue Colleagues Over Controversial Waterfront Property Vote

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Keyport, New Jersey—A legal dispute has emerged in this borough as two Democratic councilwomen have initiated a lawsuit against their Republican colleagues over alleged conflicts of interest tied to a recent vote. Councilwomen Kathleen McNamara and Heather Brady filed the complaint in Monmouth County Superior Court on August 1, arguing that Council President Melissa Vecchio and Councilman Joseph Merla should have recused themselves from the vote concerning a subdivision of borough-owned land located at the waterfront. The councilwomen contend that Vecchio and Merla’s involvement in the voting process was inappropriate due to personal financial interests. … Read more

Parents Sue Cleveland School District Over Alleged Mold Hazards as Newton D. Baker Closure Sparks Health Concerns

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CLEVELAND, Ohio — A group of five parents from the now-closed Newton D. Baker School of the Arts has initiated legal action against the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. They claim the institution failed to address serious mold problems within the school building, posing health risks to students and staff. The district’s board of education made the decision to shut down the school in April, citing structural problems, prohibitive repair costs, and the building’s age as contributing factors. Specifically, the school has faced issues with its ceiling and foundation, leading to flooding earlier this year during … Read more

Missouri Lawmakers Sue Over $1 Billion Subsidy for Chiefs and Royals, Claiming Unconstitutionality

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A lawsuit filed by two Republican state lawmakers is challenging a newly enacted law that aims to allocate over $1 billion in state subsidies over the next three decades to retain the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in Missouri. State Senator Michael Moon, representing Ash Grove, and State Rep. Bryant Wolfin of Saint Genevieve, have teamed up with Maries County resident Ron Calzone to contest the legislation, which Governor Mike Kehoe recently signed into effect. The suit was filed in Cole County on Thursday, raising questions about the legality of the … Read more

Tragic Incident Leads Family to Sue Atlanta After Homeless Man Killed During City Cleanup Efforts

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ATLANTA — The family of a homeless man who died during a city operation to clear a homeless encampment has initiated a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Atlanta. The suit comes in the wake of the tragic incident involving 46-year-old Cornelius Taylor, who was killed when a front loader operated by the Department of Public Works struck his tent on January 16. The location of the accident was Old Wheat Street, near significant landmarks such as The King Center and Ebenezer Baptist Church. According to court documents, internal city emails revealed that the … Read more